2006 AAA Eastern Conference Preview

Projected Finish

1. Holy Cross Crusaders
2. Rick Hansen Hurricanes
3. WJ Mouat Hawks
4. New West Hyacks
5. South Delta Sun Devils

Update. With schools like Sands and Seaquam starting and re-starting their programs, North Delta has folded their program. One has to wonder if this is the end of an era or that somehow someone will come by and revive the once proud team.

Holy Cross is the clear favorite in the East for 2006. A solid finish and talent underclassmen should give them the edge. Rumors are abound that UBC Football Head Coach Deslauriers has signed up to be the Head Coach of Holy Cross. If true, they should be favorites to win it all in 2006. The JVs lost a heartbreaker in the Title match.

The Rick Hansen Hurricanes should be on the uptick of their cycle in 2006. The Hurricanes struggled this year, but they had a very young team that was adjusting to Varsity ball. With a year under their belt, the Hurricanes should content this upcoming season.

The WJ Mouat Hawks lose 2 of the 3 playmakers from this season in RB Rau and R Chapdelaine. QB Teer is back though, which should allow them to be a contender. Still a dangerous team that may surprise in 2006.

The New West Hyacks suprised many this past season. Coach Lalji has been a QB factory in the past few years, but I can't think of anyone on the current roster or JV roster that Lalji can mold. The JVs really struggled this past season. The Hyacks won't do any better than 4th and could be as bad as last in the Conference.

Rumors again, this time that Coach Higgins will be retiring from coaching. That means South Delta will be in full rebuilding mode. North Delta limped to finish the season this year, don't expect much from them in 2006 either.